Having a DUI on your record can severely impact your ability to get a job, put educational opportunities out of your reach, and dramatically increase your car insurance bill. Fortunately, Missouri law gives some people the chance to wipe their records clean, so the consequences of this one mistake won't haunt them forever.

David Schmidt at the Woodlawn Law Offices in O'Fallon has extensive experience helping eligible drivers get their records permanently expunged. For many years, the state of Missouri only allowed expungement of DUI offenses, until eventually, the legislature extended that right to other nonviolent offenders. Under the current statutes, drivers may apply to have their records wiped clean if:

• The DUI was their first alcohol-related driving offense.
• The charge was a misdemeanor rather than a felony.
• The offense was at least 10 years ago.
• The defendant has not been charged with any alcohol-related driving charges since their conviction.

If all of the above conditions describe your case, David Schmidt may help you apply for an expungement with the courts. Afterward, your record will look as though your arrest and conviction had never occurred, to the point where you may answer “no” when asked if you've ever been arrested or charged with an alcohol-related crime. This can be an enormous benefit when applying for jobs or an institute of higher education.

David Schmidt at the Woodlawn Law Offices has been helping Missouri drivers navigate the legal system for over 25 years. Visit the website now to learn more about the extensive range of legal services available, or call (636) 240-6667 to discuss having your record expunged today.